The Silver Chalice

Based On the book by Thomas B. Costain

The Silver Chalice is a 1954 American epic historical drama film directed and produced by Victor Saville, based on Thomas B. Costain's 1952 novel of the same name. It was one of Saville's last films and marked the feature film debut of Paul Newman; despite being nominated for a Golden Globe Award for his performance, Newman later called it "the worst motion picture produced during the 1950s." The film featured unusual semi-abstract settings and decor, created by the stage designer Rolfe Gerard in a striking departure from the normal practice of the day for Hollywood biblical epics. A notable musical score by Franz Waxman was nominated for the Best Original Score at the 27th Academy Awards.

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Release date:

1954

Director:

Victor Saville

Cast:

Virginia Mayo, Pier Angeli, Jack Palance, Paul Newman, Walter Hampden

Genre:

Adventure, Drama

Country:

United States

Language:

English

Year page:

1954 in adaptations